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Pivot Point explores the personal experiences of those who have made a life and career in the world of film, music and the arts. We’ll hear from industry pros about how they got started, the hurdles they overcame and the help they received along the way. Joseph’s style of interviewing reveals stories we embrace as our own, finding empathy and encouragement in the creative journey and hopefully help you move closer to your own personal Pivot Point.
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Season 4 - Episode 4 -Tag Team Back Again
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In today's episode we discuss about WRESTLE...MANIA 40! What our predications will be for Nights one and two. Later we end the show with discussing our Top 5 Tag Teams of all Time.By Albert, David & Taylor
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Season 4 - Episode 3 - Thank you Mr. Toriyama
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In today's episode we say thank you to Mr. Toriyama for bringing us some of the best life changing anime during our lives. It is with a very heavy heart to have to say goodbye. Later in the episode we talk about our Top 5 Movie Sequels.By Albert, David & Taylor
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Season 4 - Episode 2 - Shoot First...Democracy Later!
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Join us in this thrilling episode as we dive into the fiery depths of HellDivers 2, sharing our first impressions and thoughts on the latest installment of this action-packed democracy spreading series. In the second segment, we shift gears to something equally exciting – fast food! Tune in as we explore the updated menus of popular fast food resta…
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Season 4 - Episode 1 - Royal Rumble Monsters
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In today's episode we talk about: The NFL and thier coaching situation. Palworld Vs Pokemon. Royal Rumble Predictions. Top 5 Most anticipated releases in 2024By Albert, David & Taylor
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Please join us as your hosts, Albert and David, discuss the end of the year TPO Awards. They discuss what Video game system killed it this year, and what the hottest game of 2023 was, among various other topics and awards.By Albert, David & Taylor
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S3 Episode 4 - Technical Difficulties
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On this episode we had a rough start with some audio issues but after that problem gets solved, we dive into the cancellation of E3, more MCU news and some WrestleMania 39 talk. Lastly, we get into our Top 5 list of TV shows we would want to watch for the 1st time again.By Albert, David & Taylor
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S3 Episode 3 - Revelio!...Nope not here... Revelio!
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In this episode we discuss our thoughts on Antman and the Wasp: Quantumania. We also get into first impressions of Hogwarts Legacy and our opinions of AI making Anime. Lastly, we steer away from our traditional top 5 and on this episode, we do a 5-round draft of Super Mario World characters!By Albert, David & Taylor
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S3 Episode 2 - Yup... That's a Goat!
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In this episode we get into an update about the DC Universe and where it's going. Also, an update on our predictions about the big game and we also discuss the recent Nintendo Direct news. Lastly, we get into our Top 5 Favorite GOATS!By Albert, David & Taylor
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On this Episode we get into the possible sale of WWE, our predictions of the NFL playoffs, some convention news and lastly our Top 5 90s TV shows.By Albert, David & Taylor
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It's the end of the year and you know what that means... It's the TPO Awards 2022 edition. So come join us live where we give our nods to the best entertainment of 2022!By Albert, David & Taylor
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S2 Episode 6 - And That's What I'm Thankful For!
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On this live recorded episode, we dive into the new Pokémon game Scarlet and Violet. Also, we get into the new Warzone 2.0 and we also give our opinions on the new Black Panther movie. Lastly we get into our Top 5 foods we are looking forward to eating on Thanksgiving.By Albert, David & Taylor
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S2 Episode 5 - I'm Not a Bad Guy... Just a Bad Guy
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On this episode we discuss our first impressions on Overwatch 2, give an update on the world of superheroes and for the 1st time discuss some football! Then we get into our Top 5 Video Game Antagonist.By Albert, David & Taylor
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The Return of TPO... Well sort of...
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Welcome back TPOers. Yes you have read that right we are back. Yes we took the summer off and yes the podcast will sound a bit different this time around but I promise you all that you will get the same great content you are used to hearing. So lets get into it. In this episode we give you our opinions on the State of the MCU, DCU, upcoming video g…
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On this episode we discuss who we think is going to win the Super Bowl and get into our Top 5 Favorite Dragon Ball characters.By Albert, David & Taylor
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S2 Episode 2 - Sit Down and Laugh Now!
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In this episode we discuss Microsoft acquiring another company and the effects of the gaming industry. Also we get into our Top 5 favorite Sitcoms!By Albert, David & Taylor
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S2 Episode 1- It's The TPO Awards 2021
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In this episode we look back at the entertainment of 2021. Each member of The TPO has given their choice of what won them over and we go in a brief discussion why.By Albert, David & Taylor
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Episode 23 - It's the Final Countdown!
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On this live recorded episode we finish our Most Favoritest Greatest Game of All Time! Did we get it right? Only time will tell!By Albert, David & Taylor
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Episode 22 - Not So Traditional Traditions!
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In this episode we talk about A 50th anniversary kickstarter and queuing up in a lobby for video games. We also get into our last Top 5 of the year Holiday Traditions!By Albert, David & Taylor
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Special Episode - Interview with Larry Kenney
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In this special episode we get to do an interview with Larry Kenney. Larry has done the voices of: Claudus from Thundercats 2011, Count Chocula, Sonny the Cuckoo for Cocoa Cocoa puffs bird, Lion-O from Thundercats, and Lt. Colonel Bluegrass from Silverhawks and many more!By Albert, David & Taylor
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Episode 21 - The Greatest Most Favoritest Video Game Ever! Part Two
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On this Episode we finish the the 1st round of The Greatest Most Favoritest Video Game of all time. Will you hear more controversial decisions made... You damn right you will. Listen, enjoy and let us know of we are wrong lolBy Albert, David & Taylor
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Episode 20 - The Greatest Most Favoritest Video Game Ever! Part One
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In this episode we start the conversation of TPO's Greatest and most favoritest game of all time. We dive into the first 32 contestants and see how they will stack against each other. Will there be upsets? Will there be definitive winners? Do we know what we are doing? Only one way to find out!By Albert, David & Taylor
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John DeNicola is an American songwriter and producer. He is best known for co-writing the song "(I've Had) The Time of My Life", for which he won both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award, as well as receiving a Grammy nomination, in 1988. In 1989 he was the co-winner of ASCAP Awards' "Most Performed Songs from Motion Pictures" for "Time of My…
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How does one become a tech privacy attorney and a musician? How do you go to Mumbai to find your way? This is the story of Alan Chapell. Growing up on the multi-ethnic streets of Stamford, Connecticut, Alan Chapell was exposed to a multitude of music – playing piano and trumpet before the age of six and at age 15 recording with the legendary produc…
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Episode 19 - What's Your Favorite Scary Movie?
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On this episode Taylor has returned from his vacation and talks about his experience in Greece. We also get into a little discussion about the recently released Super Smash character Sora. Finally we'll get into our Top 5 favorite Halloween moviesBy Albert, David & Taylor
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Richard Humann is a Brooklyn-based neo-conceptual artist whose work has been included in the Venice Biennale, represented the United States in the 2017 Karachi Biennale in Pakistan, and has had multiple national and international solo gallery and museum exhibitions. Richard was born and raised in the Lower Hudson Valley region of New York State. He…
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Franke Previte: Academy Award and Grammy award winning songwriter, singer, talks with Joseph about his early childhood, selling cars in his driveway to earn money and how (I've Had) The Time of My Life and Hungry Eyes were written and how they found their way in movie Dirty Dancing.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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On this episode we have our first special guest! Josh The Sound Guy steps in while one of our host goes on a well deserved vacation! So come listen to some entertainment and get to know the wonderful person of Joshua Rios!By Albert, David & Taylor
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Joseph met Diana at a SAG-AFTRA workshop and have been friends since. Diana is an actor, voice actor and producer. Known for her recurring roles on "The Young and the Restless" and "Days of Our Lives", she has also done a number of TV Commercials. She began working in Group ADR in 2010, on "Eureka", and has been heard on "Alphas", "Defiance", "Code…
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Bill Schnee is an internationally renowned producer, engineer, and mix master. He has received over 125 gold and platinum records and more than 50 Top 20 singles that run the gamut from Barbra Streisand to The Jacksons, Rod Stewart to Steely Dan, and Whitney Houston to Dire Straits. This is my conversation with Bill about his journey and his art. C…
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Episode 66 with music producer Aaron Ruiz
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Today's guest is Nashville music producer, singer, songwriter Aaron Ruiz. Aaron is an artist who has had hundreds of songs placed in tv shows. Joseph and Aaron talk about the work it takes to stay present, dealing with negative self talk and accepting that we are not in control of whether a song is a success or not.www.aaronandandrew.comhttps://sou…
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Episode 17 - Genevieve We Meet Again
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On this episode we discuss the opening of a future theme park and two of us tag team thier experience at GenCon 2021. Then we get into a fan picked top 5 favorite comfort entertainment.By Albert, David & Taylor
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Episode 65 Meridith Grundei and Joseph Bennett
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Meridith and Joseph have a podcast (Are You Waiting For Permission) dedicated to those of us who have stood on the edge, waiting for others to give us permission to pursue our dreams. Today, Joseph interviews Meridith and Joseph about their creative journeys as actors, coaches and podcasters.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Today Cathy and Joseph wrap up their conversation. We learn of Cathy's acting opportunities; how she drove 3 hours each way for her auditions and how she views her creative process.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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This week, Cathy and Joseph continue their conversation. We hear how Cathy moved forward with her education and started modeling. We also learn of the one woman who positively impacted her life.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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On this episode some of the TPO crew are going to take a trip to Gencon and we talk about our expectations. Also we have our monthly briefing on new releases and lastly we have an unexpected video game release. For out Top 5 we get into our Top 5 Favorite Toys growing up and we finish off with everyone's favorite segment.…
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Cathy is a first generation Vietnamese American born and raised in Seattle, WA. To say that Cathy grew up under difficult circumstances is an understatement. Her story is one of hard work, perseverance and survival. Cathy graduated with a degree in psychology from the University of Washington all the while working as a genetic researcher at the Fre…
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Matt McNally was working in the advertising world for over 2 decades when he decided that his life needed a shift. How did he go from the ad world to the world of culinary arts? Matt is the chef of Laurel's Catering, a catering company he and his wife Laurel started. They are in Napa, CA. www.laurelscatering.com.…
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In this episode we talk about Nintendo Direct, theories of the future of the MCU and WWE Summerslam and NXT Takeover. Also we get into our Top 5 favorite Mario Party mini-games!By Albert, David & Taylor
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In part 2 of Joseph's conversation with Stacy Widelitz, we hear how Stacy handle the stress of being a film composer, how he shape-shifted to a country song writer and his latest adventure as a photographer.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Stacy Widelitz is a composer, songwriter and photographer. He co-wrote the Dirty Dancing song, "She's Like The Wind" with Patrick Swayze. Today we hear how Stacy got his start as a pianist, songwriter and now photographer.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Episode 14 - Who you gonna call...Blockbuster!
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On today's episode we take a look at a few controversial lawsuits and some discussion on mental health within the world of Entertainment. Also we get into our Top 5 summer blockbuster movies... well some of them are blockbusters.By Albert, David & Taylor
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Episode 58 Barrington Smith-Seetachitt - Author-Screenwriter
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Barrington is an author and screenwriter who writes speculative fiction that explores how people respond when their world — or their place in it — changes. Her work has been optioned and won prizes like Amazon Studios’ Best Screenplay Award, Screencraft’s Cinematic Short Story Competition Grand Prize, and DreamAgo’s Pen & Pellicule Writing Fellowsh…
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Episode 57: Fidan Aghayeva-Edler, Pianist
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Today we hear the story of Fidan Aghayeva-Edler, pianist. She is a pianist based in Berlin, Germany, currently focused on performance of contemporary music and improvisation. She was born in Azerbaijan, moved to Norway and then Berlin. Fidan tells us about the joy she has when performing and the journey she's taken to get there.…
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Episode 13 - The Happiest Place on Earth; Taylor's Tesla
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In this episode we talk about The Dice Tower awards, streaming movies Vs in theater viewing and some first impressions of the video game Hades. Lastly we'll get into our Top 5 favorite things to do in Disneyland!By Albert, David & Taylor
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Thomas Laub is a producer currently represented on Broadway with David Byrne's American Utopia (Special Tony Award). Past work includes Slave Play (Tony Nomination), Seven Deadly Sins, and the site-specific Myths & Hymns. Upcoming: Douglas Carter Beane's Fairycakes, Selina Fillinger's POTUS, and Plaza Suite starring Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jess…
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Katie Leigh is a voice actress, best known for her roles as Sunni Gummi in Disney's Adventures of the Gummi Bears, Zuzu in Poppy Cat, Alex in the first two seasons of Totally Spies!, and as Connie Kendall in the Focus on the Family radio program Adventures in Odyssey since 1987. This is her story.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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Episode 12 - We did it..... For Family!
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In this episode we talk about a new Nintendo Switch announcement, board game counterfeiting and upcoming releases in entertainment! Then we get into our Top 5 favorite lines in entertainment. We also have some questions from our fans!By Albert, David & Taylor
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Today's episode you'll hear Joseph talk about his decision to change markets - from NYC to Los Angeles; how a scoring rejection caused him to reconsider his dreams and how he received the opportunity to compose the underscore music for American Sniper.By Joseph S. DeBeasi
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For the first episode of Pivot Point in year two, Joseph continues with an exploration of his own journey. This Pivot Point explores his years in Nashville, his time working at Belmont Church, his unsuccessful production company and how he dealt with difficulties in his personal life. This two-part series starts where he left off in bonus episode #…
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On this episode we talk about E3 news, some anime suggestions as well as the Corona virus on entertainment today. Then we'll get into our top 5 most memorable moments in entertainment. Finally after 10 Episodes we get a fan question!By Albert, David & Taylor
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